Bregman's Three-Homer Game Signals Cubs Surge
Alex Bregman posted his first career three-homer game, going 3-for-3 with two walks as Chicago pulled closer to Milwaukee in the NL Central.
Alex Bregman hit three home runs against the Washington Nationals on August 12, powering the Cubs to a 12-6 victory. Since July 27, Bregman leads all MLB hitters with 26 hits in 16 games, slashing .394/.460/.788 with six home runs in that span. The hot stretch followed late-night film study with Cubs development staff using KinaTrax motion-capture data to refine his swing mechanics. The Cubs are now as close to the NL Central-leading Brewers as they have been in nearly three months.
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